“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …”
For fans do not even need to clarify what this phrase nor where it comes about. Even non-fans recognize almost immediately these 10 words
So this clarification is for those living “hanging from a focus” or never interested in the topic. It is the phrase that gives Start a “Star Wars” one of the most important film franchises in history and marked-at least three generations.
After a decade of rising expectations and uncontrollable anxiety, will arrive at midnight moment awaited by millions of fans: the premiere of “Star Wars. Episode VII: The awakening of force “. In the Mendoza halls several days that there are no longer seats he makes, nor to the first function (which will be at 0 Thursday) and for the next four days.
“I’ve waited too long this time,” summarized with remarkable emotion Fernando Bedini a fan Mendoza 29 years of the universe created by George Lucas in 1977 has not only given birth to seven films, but also comics series and a world of merchandising. Even it has founded the “Jediism” (pronounced yediismo or yedaismo) as a new religious movement, inspired by the script of “The Wars”.
“The fans can not understand the idea that there are people who have not seen any episodes of the series! How can you miss seeing the wonderful galaxy that George Lucas created ?. May the force be with you, “he quipped Mauro Donaire (28), another Mendoza fan of” Star Wars “.
A legendary history
25 December 1977 Argentina was born in the universe “Star Wars”, and with it the source of all myth. It was with the release of the first film, now renamed “Episode IV. A New Hope “.
” Between 1977 and 1983, George Lucas made the episodes IV, V (The Empire Strikes Back) and VI (Return of the Jedi). At that time did not have sufficient funds to make the I, II and III of the series, which finally arrived between 1999 and 2005 “. As an open encyclopedia, ‘Pimpo’ Bedini recites the messy history of Lucasfilm movies Then I acquired by Disney -.
“It may sound crazy to see a whole messy saga coming, yet the see issue after the prequels has its appeal, because you understanding where it comes from each of the characters. For example, until 1999 Episode I, which tells the story of Darth Vader debuted “he followed Bedini.
” I am a crazy fan of Star Wars and everything related to it. I fanaticé since I saw Episode IV, when he was 11, and found the chance to explore a new world through the screen. Rather than asking myself ‘why I like Star Wars?’, I ask ‘why are there people who do not like?’. I do not understand, “he said Donaire
Beyond all mysticism contained in these films, Episode VII which opens tomorrow has an aggregate that has generated even more excitement. This is the first by Disney since buying Lucasfilm by 4,050 million. The transaction, plus three new films, included the rest of franchises and business studies Lucas created in 1971.
“Disney already been doing series about Star Wars, but this is the first film. It will be something completely new, because by selling the Star Wars universe became totally different from the comics. Now is like a fresh start, “said Bedini, who despite his fanaticism has doubts about the outcome of this new trilogy is coming:” With Disney you never know. At first it gives you a little scared, because they can get to consider it offensive that a character says ‘Damn!’ And change it to ‘Heck!’. That’s something that happened when they bought the Marvel superheroes. Then I go hands on, a bit suspicious … But at the same time gives me great confidence that the director is JJ Abrams and the same actors are also the initial series. “
Donairie, meanwhile, is more optimistic chooses:” Many people are angry that Disney has bought the series and fear of what can you do. But I, on the contrary. I feel that thanks to Disney will have an episode VII, and until you see the final product can not comment. “
Fabian Street (30) also it assumes -orgullosamente- as a lover of creation Luke. “I fanaticé more than 20 years ago with the saga, when he was 6 years old. I always loved since I came to dub him saying ‘Arturito’ a ‘R2D2′, without so many arrangements remastered “he told.
The simplicity of the story and the new way to show science fiction was what drew him to the saga. “The story is epic, simple and has it all. It has unique special effects and George Lucas created a special effects department only for Star Wars. Hope Episode VII is good and not a fiasco as were the previous ones, “continued Street.
Dario Torre (32), in turn, confesses to have seen” thousands of times “all movies. “They are part of the mark that one in childhood, following each story and character 30 years ago.
And in the case of the most recent -Episodios I, II and II, enjoyed power accompany my little ones to discover the fascinating world of fantasy brothers. The third of them was very small when we went to see “The Phantom Menace” and see their reactions, mixture of fear and fascination for his age, was very nice, “he said.
For Torre, the appeal of “Star Wars” lies in the combination of the visual with the sound, the aesthetic and poetic narrative. In fact, acknowledges that this saga led him to study cinema and audiovisual work in creating and telling stories.
In the first row
As fans who are These four Mendoza have for months their tickets to see “The awakening of force”. “I’ll go see function Thursday at 0, which is the first. I bought online for advance XD lenses that come with the characters and I’m going with my brother. If we do, we do well the fans, “said Street.
Torre also be on the first function. “Come on Thursday with my family, as we have done with the first three. Has always been a family outing we share, “he said.
Bedini and Donaire may not be at midnight tonight, but they already have their tickets for Friday’s functions. “Two months ago we get tickets to see the film. We did not get to the premiere, but we did it for Friday as it was a day when we could all in the group of friends that I (Arturo Sebastian, Matthias and Luciano, all equally fans of the series). We will not go in disguise, but with Star Wars shirts. You may be a lover of the saga without even you sorry never set suit Stormtrooper and Darth Vader, “he summarized with humor Donaire, who will be with his friends in the XD room Cinemark:” We bought a promotion with whom you get along lenses, and each is of a specific character. We spent almost 200 pesos for each input “.
” I got to Friday and I’m going with some friends who are fans die. When they presented the latest trailer went on sale and I got tickets for Friday. And almost instantly entries all rooms for the first four days were sold out, “said Bedini.
In 1993 he saw his first movie Star Wars (Episode III) and recognizes that since there was lost “for the whole trip.” “The day they premiered the first preview of the new film was the same day he died Chespirito. At that time I was working in San Rafael and got to the hotel as quickly as possible. And before mourn for Chavo, he cried for the trailer, “he confessed.
Emotion and nostalgia in the pre-world premiere in Hollywood
” Star Wars “has returned and the public that attended the world premiere of” The Awakening of force “on Monday cheered excitedly mix of classic and new faces faced in a film far, far away galaxy.
Those attending the screening at the flagship TCL Chinese Theater Hollywood started clapping from the appearance of the first words and reacted enthusiastically to the return of Han Solo and Chewbacca after 32 years away from the big screen.
After the screening, the public came to a giant tent erected on Hollywood Boulevard where they could take pictures with Imperial soldiers and stood in line to build their own toy robots. Many seemed to approve the director’s vision JJ Abrams for the first “Star Wars” in a decade.
“I loved it. I think J.J. did an amazing job, “said the actor Zach Braff after the premiere. “My favorite part was seeing the camaraderie between veterans and new cast members.”
“The awakening of force” mixture known characters of the followers of the saga as Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher), with new additions such as Daisy Riddley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Gwendoline Christie and Lupita Nyong’o.
The comedian Patton Oswalt said the film represents a return to what made him fall in love with “Star Wars” at the time: “It’s very funny. I had the same feeling when I saw these movies as a child. “
The film will premiere on Friday around the world and many expect it to become a blockbuster. The film has already broken records for advance ticket sales, and many fans are looking forward to seeing back together on the big protagonists of the original trilogy screen, something that has not happened since “Return of the Jedi” in 1983.
The Imperial soldiers marched and rolled on camera droid who crowded along the red carpet before the arrival of the protagonists of the film. The music of John Williams playing in the huge tent opaque covering four blocks from the iconic street.
On the red carpet star of the original trilogy as Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and Peter Mayhew mixed ( Chewbacca), with the new additions, that will take the series to a new generation taking the weight of two more sequels, video games, comics, toys and other products.
Abrams and the creator of “Star Wars” George Lucas, posed together for photographers and chatted with fans, some dressed as pilots X-Wing ships while others emulated the new characters- before entering the Dolby Theatre, one of the three rooms where the film was shown as a pre-release. AP
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